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Administrative Assistant, Research Chairs
2 weeks ago
**Administrative Assistant, Research Chairs**:
- Employment Group
- CUPE
- Position Number
- 00698
- Division
- Provost and Vice-President Academic
- Department
- Scholarship Research and Creative Activity
- Campus
- Nanaimo campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- regular part-time
- FTE
- 0.6
- Workload
- 21 hours per week. Additional Hours to be submitted on time sheets if approved.
- Pay Level
- CUPE 8: $31.48 per hour
- Start:
- As soon as possible
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Referees/References
- Posted Date
- 03-Oct-2024
- Closing Date
- 16-Oct-2024
- Job Reference
- 2550
**Duties**:
Provide administrative support to 11 research chairs which include Canada Research Chairs, BC Regional Innovation Chairs, Michael Smith Health Research BC, and Jarislowsky Chair.
Problem solve with the Chairs to work within the parameters of the research project and with policies and procedures at VIU. Monitor operating expenditures of research projects as required for tracking purposes. Process and prepare purchase orders (PO's), expense claims, payment requisitions, reconcile purchasing cards on a monthly basis. Prepare pay appointments for research personnel, draft letters of offer pertaining to research personnel associated with each Research Chair. Ensure appropriate support/resources for these personnel are in place.
Develop and maintain web pages pertaining to each Chair and their related research projects. Create and maintain electronic filing systems for each Research Chair and related entity.
**Required Qualifications**:
One-year Certificate in Office Administration, or equivalent, from an appropriately accredited institution. Five years of recent related experience, including experience in a post-secondary environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Senior level MS Office and web-page maintenance skills. 50 wpm typing speed. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to deal with a wide variety of people with tact, diplomacy, and patience.
Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet the numerous demands and deadlines. Demonstrated project management experience, including time management, organizational, and event coordination skills. Demonstrated skill managing and interpreting budgets. An understanding of the role of research and scholarly activity.
**Preferred Qualifications**:
Knowledge of VIU policies, procedures, systems, and processes (e.g FIS. Familiarity with Tri-Agency guidelines. Previous experience working in a Research environment.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._
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